United Adaikes

The quest for the Rugby World Cup final is over. The United Adaikes’ dream run was brought to a grinding, sobering halt by a masterclass in pressure from the defending champions, Zoran, who secured a 16-6 victory in a tense, brutal semi-final encounter.
From the outset, Zoran demonstrated why they are the reigning kings of world rugby. They strangled the Adaikesian attack, dominating territory and possession with a relentless kicking game and a suffocating defensive line. The free-flowing offense that lit up the early stages of the tournament was systematically dismantled, reduced to a series of scattered moments of individual brilliance that Zoran consistently snuffed out.
The final whistle brought dejected silence from the Adaikesian players, their dream of a second World Cup final extinguished.
A Final Chance for Glory: The Bronze Medal Match
The journey is not over. There is one more test, one more battle for pride, legacy, and a place on the podium. United Adaikes will face the tournament hosts, Ryxtylopia, who fell 24-10 to a resurgent Dalimbar in the other semi-final.
This Bronze Medal match is a story of redemption. For United Adaikes, it is a chance to salvage a medal from a campaign that promised so much more and to send their retiring legends out on a high. For the hosts, it is an opportunity to give their nation a triumphant send-off after the heartbreak of their semi-final defeat.
This will be a clash of wounded pride. The atmosphere is sure to be electric, with a home crowd desperate to see their team finish with a medal. For veterans like Koby Rose, Hernan Jacobson, and Keira Hull, this is the final time they will pull on the national jersey. The motivation to ensure their storied careers end with a World Cup medal around their necks will be immense.
The path has changed, but the mission remains: win. For the nation, for the legacy, and for the fallen comrades like Tyrell Darwin who fought to get them here. One last time.

The quest for the Rugby World Cup final is over. The United Adaikes’ dream run was brought to a grinding, sobering halt by a masterclass in pressure from the defending champions, Zoran, who secured a 16-6 victory in a tense, brutal semi-final encounter.
From the outset, Zoran demonstrated why they are the reigning kings of world rugby. They strangled the Adaikesian attack, dominating territory and possession with a relentless kicking game and a suffocating defensive line. The free-flowing offense that lit up the early stages of the tournament was systematically dismantled, reduced to a series of scattered moments of individual brilliance that Zoran consistently snuffed out.
The final whistle brought dejected silence from the Adaikesian players, their dream of a second World Cup final extinguished.
A Final Chance for Glory: The Bronze Medal Match
The journey is not over. There is one more test, one more battle for pride, legacy, and a place on the podium. United Adaikes will face the tournament hosts, Ryxtylopia, who fell 24-10 to a resurgent Dalimbar in the other semi-final.
This Bronze Medal match is a story of redemption. For United Adaikes, it is a chance to salvage a medal from a campaign that promised so much more and to send their retiring legends out on a high. For the hosts, it is an opportunity to give their nation a triumphant send-off after the heartbreak of their semi-final defeat.
This will be a clash of wounded pride. The atmosphere is sure to be electric, with a home crowd desperate to see their team finish with a medal. For veterans like Koby Rose, Hernan Jacobson, and Keira Hull, this is the final time they will pull on the national jersey. The motivation to ensure their storied careers end with a World Cup medal around their necks will be immense.
The path has changed, but the mission remains: win. For the nation, for the legacy, and for the fallen comrades like Tyrell Darwin who fought to get them here. One last time.

"Oh sweet ancestors, we're facing them again?!"
"Those goons? Those weebs? Those... man, if anyone is a barbarian, it's them!"
"I wish we could have turned every square meter of their land into a mine field when we had the chance..."
The Boys in Blue have just been informed that they will face their nemesis in rugby, Zoran. The Dalimbari squad has faced their ultimate foe three times in the past five tournaments, the first time being in the gold medal match for RWC2, where the Boys in Blue lost 6-10. The next year, the same match up for gold happened, with the Zoranians widening their scoreline against the Dalimbari 12-3. In Saint Andreisburg, the enemy was knocked out early enough that they didn't qualify for the gold, allowing the Dalimbari to face United Adaikes instead and win the first gold for Dalimbar. The third and most recent match between the two heavyweights of international rugby happened in RWC5 in Quarter-Finals, where an already tired Dalimbari side was knocked out early by Zoran, 12-29. 
"Boys! Keep it together! We're in peak shape. We've taken our time in our previous matches for a damn reason!" shouted Luka Ivica, captain of the squad. They were situated in the locker room after their victory over the hosts of this competition, Ryxtylopia. 
"Look at what we've done this year! Heavier defence, smothering the opposition while breaking out on the wings when we have the advantage. The Zoranians are a fast bunch, we need to grind them down and really mess with them!" Luka continued, already high on the adrenaline of winning just moments ago.
"Broski, I think I hear your phone!" said one of the members of the team to the captain.
Luka Ivica downed the remainder of his celebratory vodka, and went to his locker where his phone was located. The number was blocked out but the contact said "MB".
"Hello? Ivica speaking, who's this?" he almost shouted into the phone while the rest of the team was still both celebrating victory and yelling strategy for their final match of the year.
"Hello Luka, this is Markus Briand. Congratulations on your victory today against the Ryxtylopians! You continue to make the Free State proud! Glory to your ancestors. Listen, Frank and I are going to attend the final game. Just wanted to give you a heads up that not only will the Free State be watching you on television, but that I'll be watching you live. May you bring glory to the Dalimbari and bring the cup home!"
With that, the phone clicked. Luka gulped and shook for a second. He felt both pride and a sense of ominous doom now knowing the leader and future leader of his country will be watching his every move in the final match.

Results of the Semi-Finals for the RWC 6
United Adaikes 6–16 Zoran
Dalimbar 24–10 Ryxtylopia

Results of the Semi-Finals for the RWC 6
United Adaikes 6–16 Zoran
Dalimbar 24–10 Ryxtylopia

The United Adaikes squad is through to the Rugby World Cup Semi-Finals for the fourth time in the nation's history, but their path was forged in a crucible of fire, drama, and a moment that has left the entire rugby world holding its breath.
The knockout stage began in spectacular fashion for Adaikes, with a commanding 49-7 rout of a gallant Arifiyyah in the Round of 16. It was a showcase of the team's attacking prowess. The veterans, perhaps sensing the final chapters of their careers, played with sublime freedom. Wing Koby Rose rolled back the years with a brace of tries, while the half-backs, led by the indomitable Tyrell Darwin, utterly dominated the gain line, providing a perfect platform for a resounding victory.
The confidence from that win was swiftly replaced by tension in the Quarterfinal against a familiar foe: Saint Mark. From the kickoff, it was a war of attrition. The free-flowing rugby of the previous round was nowhere to be found, replaced by thunderous collisions, tactical kicking, and ferocious defense. The scoreboard reflected the struggle, locked at 8-8 as the clock ticked past the 73rd minute.
Then, the incident that will be debated for years unfolded.
In a central channel, Tyrell Darwin, the heart and soul of the Adaikes pack, took the ball into contact. He was legally tackled by one Saint Mark defender. As the two players began to go to ground, a second Saint Mark player, arriving a split-second later, dove in to complete the tackle, his shoulder making contact with Darwin's right shoulder and neck area.
The stadium fell silent as Darwin remained on the turf. Medical staff from both teams rushed onto the field. After several anxious minutes, the 37-year-old stalwart was carefully stretchered off, with early reports indicating a serious injury to his cervicothoracic spine, a potentially career-ending blow.
The referees, after consultation, deemed the second tackle to be illegal—dangerous and late. The decision was met with visceral disagreement from both the United Adaikes and Saint Mark players and coaches, who argued it was a good-faith effort, merely a fraction of a second late.
The penalty was awarded. In an almost unbearably pressurized moment, with the game and a semi-final spot on the line, fullback Hernan Jacobson stepped up. With ice in his veins, he slotted the penalty from 40 meters out, clinching an 11-8 victory and sending a nation into raptures, albeit with a heavy heart.
The win sets up a monumental Semi-Final clash against the defending champions, Zoran. This will be United Adaikes' fourth appearance in the final four, a testament to the program's sustained excellence.
On the other side of the bracket, the hosts Ryxtylopia continued their charge with a victory to make their third straight semi-final, where they will face the wily one-time champions Dalimbar.
The Adaikes squad now faces its greatest challenge: overcoming the emotional and physical toll of a brutal quarterfinal, likely without their spiritual leader, to dethrone the world's best. The dream of a first World Cup is alive, but the cost has been devastatingly high.
The nation rallies behind its warriors. For Tyrell.

Results of the Semi-Finals for the RWC 6
United Adaikes 6–16 Zoran
Dalimbar 24–10 Ryxtylopia

Results of the Semi-Finals for the RWC 6
United Adaikes 6–16 Zoran
Dalimbar 24–10 Ryxtylopia

Tirvixas Neighborhood, Ryxenia
Sunday 5th, 12:00 hrs, Ryxenia Time. (IAT-1)
 
Tirvixas had always been a working-class neighborhood in Ryxenia. Originally a standalone town, it was absorbed by the greater Ryxenia metro around the early 1300's, and during Ryxtylopia's mining boom and subsecuent economic growth in the 1340's 50's and even into the 60's it had been a place where many working class families had made their homes.
However this also made it one of Ryxenia's most infamous neighborhoods for breeding social unrest. During the dictatorship in the 1370's up to the end of the 1380's, military police squadrons frecuently patrolled its streets and searched houses, looking for political dissidents. And in both the 1390's and mid-1400's it suffered from economic stagnation, and became one of the capital's poorer neighborhoods.
 
Given all this history it is no wonder that when new ideas or existing discontent spread through Ryxenia; the first place that would be affected, would be Tirvixas. Early attempts to protest at the start of RWC 6 had been dealt with the police, not wanting a repeat of what happened during the first days of WCF 3. But now with the tournament well-underway another wave of unrest hit Tirvixas, and protests; not necessarily over the tournament, but over social injustices and inequality as a whole, started on Sunday.
 
The government was quick to blame the Avanzé por e póvo coalition (the coalition between the four main left-wing parties in Ryxtylopia. However there had also been rumors of foreign agitators helping spread the unrest, but that had not been confirmed. And it only made more questions: Who? Why? What goals did they have in Ryxtylopia? What could they gain from agitating the populace?
 
 
By one o' clock, the state security forces, which included the: Baxaias Municipal Police (Baxaias being the municipality Tirvixas is located in), and the Capital Police Corps, had already arrived to the scene, equipped with riot gear, and proceeded to contain the protestsers within Tirvixas. The original plan for the protesters was to continue to Ryxenia's city center, but with the police already present, only a few managed to get through.
For the moment the main group had been halted, initial police estimates placing between 3,000 to 4,000 people in the first of the protests.
Around the same time as the protest in Tirvixas, a smaller group attempted acts vandalism in the Istadio Franco Rivalda, where the Unite Adaikes-Saint Mark game would take place. Most of theese actors were detained, the CPC reporting 31 persons had been detained, and search warrants for another 12 had been issued.
 
However around 5:00 PM. Some of the more radical and violent of the Tirvixas protesters started to try to break out started, with the quantity of people present now estimated at around 5-6 thousand people. This inevitably caused a response by the police. Who without giving much of a warning began using tear gas and pushing back against the people in the front. Leading to panic within the mainly non-violent people in the group, this lead to a stampede, and by the time the tear gas had cleared up, over 70 people had been injured, with 14 severely injuries.
 
However by the end of the day, no more incidents had been reported after the group in Tirvixas dispersed, but the sudden outbreak of protests started to bring some questions. What had caused them to break out so suddenly? And if there was foreign intervention behind the scenes... Who was responsible?
As a result, police presence in both Ryxenia and Pinilaca were greatly increased for the semi-finals and the medal matches.

5 October 1425
12:00 IAT+1
Alisdulo'i, Zoran
Atsila dismounts from the armored state vehicle, holding her luggage in her hand that she stubbornly refused to let various attendants handle for her, as she finally returns home from her vacation. As the front doors are opened for her by a pair of guards, she sees Chancellor Yenuha already waiting for her and with him the weight of the crown and country.
"Hello chancellor, I see that you took my advice." she says politely,
"Welcome back, Your Majesty." he replies, "Indeed I did. While I had to agree to let a rather...troublesome bill pass through committee, it kept Sasa and Junaluska from potentially forcing a sudden election."
He began to walk alongside her as she carries her luggage to her room, clearly something weighing heavily on his mind. Atsila notices and whispers,
"What's the situation?" already knowing something is going wrong,
"It's Junaluska and his followers again." he whispers, "Do you recall the mention of the organization that was recently registered called the 'International Organization for Workers’ Liberation'?"
"Vaguely, on paper they're supposed to be a NGO that promotes workers rights, correct?"
"Yes, on paper at least. Well the political investigations unit of the National Police Authority found a paper trail linking the organization to the Junaluskanist Party. Seems that they found a loophole to achieve their goals of promoting their ideology abroad without a official department like they proposed when the Childlessness tax was passed."
Atsila's jaw clenched with frustration, the relaxation she enjoyed on vacation already gone and she has barely been back for a few minutes,
"Great, fantastic. What can you tell me about their current activities? Anything we can act upon?"
"Well right now we know they have been acting in Ryxtylopia recently, promoting socialist ideas in the lower populace. They seem to be collaborating with the local political parties there to effectively promote their message."
"I see." she says as she pushes open the door to her room and sets her luggage down, "Outside of...promoting their ideas abroad, are they doing anything we might warrant an investigation?"
He shakes his head,
"We don't know yet, but the fact they are promoting their...controversial ideology abroad has already allowed the NPA to get a warrant from a judge to conduct a deeper investigation."
"Hmm, what if they try something during the Rugby World Cup? Can we inform the Ryxtylopian government of suspected interference?" she asked hesitantly,
"I think that would be wise, I will get right on that." says Yenuha,
Atsila nods at him and dismisses him. He bows and leaves the room, leaving Atsila alone with her thoughts.
I really wish I didn't have to come back from that vacation...but this is the burden I am willing to bear.
She thinks to herself as she unpacks her bag.

"Gregor, come back here", insisted Coach Rahl, following the openside flanker as he stormed out of the locker room.
"I mean it! I quit!", Gregor shouted. "I've ruined the life of a great player! I don't deserve to play this sport ... or probably any sport ... anymore!"
The team looked worried and dejected as they watched the two pass into the hallway and out of sight.
"Come on, guys." encouraged Nelson Saint Mark. "We played a great match against a fantastic team. What happened to Tyrell was horrible, but it was an accident. Even the Sharks know that. Coach Sir Rahl will sit down with Gregor and make him see that he shouldn't leave us. Let's gather up for a prayer for Tyrell."
The team huddled together, praying fervently to The Light for healing and comfort for the injured player.
 

The United Adaikes squad is through to the Rugby World Cup Semi-Finals for the fourth time in the nation's history, but their path was forged in a crucible of fire, drama, and a moment that has left the entire rugby world holding its breath.
The knockout stage began in spectacular fashion for Adaikes, with a commanding 49-7 rout of a gallant Arifiyyah in the Round of 16. It was a showcase of the team's attacking prowess. The veterans, perhaps sensing the final chapters of their careers, played with sublime freedom. Wing Koby Rose rolled back the years with a brace of tries, while the half-backs, led by the indomitable Tyrell Darwin, utterly dominated the gain line, providing a perfect platform for a resounding victory.
The confidence from that win was swiftly replaced by tension in the Quarterfinal against a familiar foe: Saint Mark. From the kickoff, it was a war of attrition. The free-flowing rugby of the previous round was nowhere to be found, replaced by thunderous collisions, tactical kicking, and ferocious defense. The scoreboard reflected the struggle, locked at 8-8 as the clock ticked past the 73rd minute.
Then, the incident that will be debated for years unfolded.
In a central channel, Tyrell Darwin, the heart and soul of the Adaikes pack, took the ball into contact. He was legally tackled by one Saint Mark defender. As the two players began to go to ground, a second Saint Mark player, arriving a split-second later, dove in to complete the tackle, his shoulder making contact with Darwin's right shoulder and neck area.
The stadium fell silent as Darwin remained on the turf. Medical staff from both teams rushed onto the field. After several anxious minutes, the 37-year-old stalwart was carefully stretchered off, with early reports indicating a serious injury to his cervicothoracic spine, a potentially career-ending blow.
The referees, after consultation, deemed the second tackle to be illegal—dangerous and late. The decision was met with visceral disagreement from both the United Adaikes and Saint Mark players and coaches, who argued it was a good-faith effort, merely a fraction of a second late.
The penalty was awarded. In an almost unbearably pressurized moment, with the game and a semi-final spot on the line, fullback Hernan Jacobson stepped up. With ice in his veins, he slotted the penalty from 40 meters out, clinching an 11-8 victory and sending a nation into raptures, albeit with a heavy heart.
The win sets up a monumental Semi-Final clash against the defending champions, Zoran. This will be United Adaikes' fourth appearance in the final four, a testament to the program's sustained excellence.
On the other side of the bracket, the hosts Ryxtylopia continued their charge with a victory to make their third straight semi-final, where they will face the wily one-time champions Dalimbar.
The Adaikes squad now faces its greatest challenge: overcoming the emotional and physical toll of a brutal quarterfinal, likely without their spiritual leader, to dethrone the world's best. The dream of a first World Cup is alive, but the cost has been devastatingly high.
The nation rallies behind its warriors. For Tyrell.

The United Adaikes squad is through to the Rugby World Cup Semi-Finals for the fourth time in the nation's history, but their path was forged in a crucible of fire, drama, and a moment that has left the entire rugby world holding its breath.
The knockout stage began in spectacular fashion for Adaikes, with a commanding 49-7 rout of a gallant Arifiyyah in the Round of 16. It was a showcase of the team's attacking prowess. The veterans, perhaps sensing the final chapters of their careers, played with sublime freedom. Wing Koby Rose rolled back the years with a brace of tries, while the half-backs, led by the indomitable Tyrell Darwin, utterly dominated the gain line, providing a perfect platform for a resounding victory.
The confidence from that win was swiftly replaced by tension in the Quarterfinal against a familiar foe: Saint Mark. From the kickoff, it was a war of attrition. The free-flowing rugby of the previous round was nowhere to be found, replaced by thunderous collisions, tactical kicking, and ferocious defense. The scoreboard reflected the struggle, locked at 8-8 as the clock ticked past the 73rd minute.
Then, the incident that will be debated for years unfolded.
In a central channel, Tyrell Darwin, the heart and soul of the Adaikes pack, took the ball into contact. He was legally tackled by one Saint Mark defender. As the two players began to go to ground, a second Saint Mark player, arriving a split-second later, dove in to complete the tackle, his shoulder making contact with Darwin's right shoulder and neck area.
The stadium fell silent as Darwin remained on the turf. Medical staff from both teams rushed onto the field. After several anxious minutes, the 37-year-old stalwart was carefully stretchered off, with early reports indicating a serious injury to his cervicothoracic spine, a potentially career-ending blow.
The referees, after consultation, deemed the second tackle to be illegal—dangerous and late. The decision was met with visceral disagreement from both the United Adaikes and Saint Mark players and coaches, who argued it was a good-faith effort, merely a fraction of a second late.
The penalty was awarded. In an almost unbearably pressurized moment, with the game and a semi-final spot on the line, fullback Hernan Jacobson stepped up. With ice in his veins, he slotted the penalty from 40 meters out, clinching an 11-8 victory and sending a nation into raptures, albeit with a heavy heart.
The win sets up a monumental Semi-Final clash against the defending champions, Zoran. This will be United Adaikes' fourth appearance in the final four, a testament to the program's sustained excellence.
On the other side of the bracket, the hosts Ryxtylopia continued their charge with a victory to make their third straight semi-final, where they will face the wily one-time champions Dalimbar.
The Adaikes squad now faces its greatest challenge: overcoming the emotional and physical toll of a brutal quarterfinal, likely without their spiritual leader, to dethrone the world's best. The dream of a first World Cup is alive, but the cost has been devastatingly high.
The nation rallies behind its warriors. For Tyrell.

The United Adaikes squad is through to the Rugby World Cup Semi-Finals for the fourth time in the nation's history, but their path was forged in a crucible of fire, drama, and a moment that has left the entire rugby world holding its breath.
The knockout stage began in spectacular fashion for Adaikes, with a commanding 49-7 rout of a gallant Arifiyyah in the Round of 16. It was a showcase of the team's attacking prowess. The veterans, perhaps sensing the final chapters of their careers, played with sublime freedom. Wing Koby Rose rolled back the years with a brace of tries, while the half-backs, led by the indomitable Tyrell Darwin, utterly dominated the gain line, providing a perfect platform for a resounding victory.
The confidence from that win was swiftly replaced by tension in the Quarterfinal against a familiar foe: Saint Mark. From the kickoff, it was a war of attrition. The free-flowing rugby of the previous round was nowhere to be found, replaced by thunderous collisions, tactical kicking, and ferocious defense. The scoreboard reflected the struggle, locked at 8-8 as the clock ticked past the 73rd minute.
Then, the incident that will be debated for years unfolded.
In a central channel, Tyrell Darwin, the heart and soul of the Adaikes pack, took the ball into contact. He was legally tackled by one Saint Mark defender. As the two players began to go to ground, a second Saint Mark player, arriving a split-second later, dove in to complete the tackle, his shoulder making contact with Darwin's right shoulder and neck area.
The stadium fell silent as Darwin remained on the turf. Medical staff from both teams rushed onto the field. After several anxious minutes, the 37-year-old stalwart was carefully stretchered off, with early reports indicating a serious injury to his cervicothoracic spine, a potentially career-ending blow.
The referees, after consultation, deemed the second tackle to be illegal—dangerous and late. The decision was met with visceral disagreement from both the United Adaikes and Saint Mark players and coaches, who argued it was a good-faith effort, merely a fraction of a second late.
The penalty was awarded. In an almost unbearably pressurized moment, with the game and a semi-final spot on the line, fullback Hernan Jacobson stepped up. With ice in his veins, he slotted the penalty from 40 meters out, clinching an 11-8 victory and sending a nation into raptures, albeit with a heavy heart.
The win sets up a monumental Semi-Final clash against the defending champions, Zoran. This will be United Adaikes' fourth appearance in the final four, a testament to the program's sustained excellence.
On the other side of the bracket, the hosts Ryxtylopia continued their charge with a victory to make their third straight semi-final, where they will face the wily one-time champions Dalimbar.
The Adaikes squad now faces its greatest challenge: overcoming the emotional and physical toll of a brutal quarterfinal, likely without their spiritual leader, to dethrone the world's best. The dream of a first World Cup is alive, but the cost has been devastatingly high.
The nation rallies behind its warriors. For Tyrell.

Announcement of the Small Business Act
In a speech to the Association of Business and Trade of Dalimbar in Saint Andreisburg, Vice-Chairman of Stavka, General Iosip Frank, announced that Stavka is in the process of passing a Small Business Act (SBA). The SBA is designed to increase the economic prosperity of Chodeani, Drinnonese, and Hazarani residents of the Free State, and residents in the "Yugodalia" Administrative Districts, with the ability to establish and control private businesses without the current requirements of a Dalimbari sponsor-investor. 
"The Free State is in need of innovation and development from all sectors, and what we have is an untapped resource of wealth and entrepreneurship in the resident populations of the Free State, alongside the residents of all the Yugodalian districts. In our drive forward along the path, we must strengthen ourselves economically in order to thrive in an often hostile world." said Gen. Frank.
The SBA will be exempted from industries and systems deemed essential for the security of the Free State, however significant sectors of the overall economy will be opened to industrious minority populations. These SBA-companies will be eligible to qualify for loans and other financial benefits in order to spearhead success for the markets they wish to serve. They will also be able to work with the Chiefdom of Finance and Trade on external procurement and export. 

(Credit to @Staneburg for helping me with the try scorers)
 

Ryxtylopia VS Staneburg- Match Highlighs.
 
The TVNC tranmission started in the Chacas Arena, as the two teams that had met in the group stage, met for the second time in just 3 games, the staneburgian players now looking a bit more confident compared to their first time in the Chacas Arena.
Pablo Virriscayda once again was in charge of the live commentry for TVNC.
 
"Hello everybody! Its a special day today! You're watching TVNC! And im Pablo Virriscayda! And today Ryxtylopia is going to play another quarterfinal round! This time our rivals will be none other than Staneburg! The same Staneburg we won over in the first day of this RWC."
"Ryxtylopia's last match against Larxia ended close with only one try! This time Tivarra got serious! The main team is present and ready for a game. Staneburg on the other hand wants to seek revenge for last time, if they achieve it Ryxtylopia's positive record against all other Auran teams will be broken."
"And so we are here today to presence this match! Will the newcomers pull an upset? Or will the pirates head for their 3rd consecutive semi-final?! We'll find out shortly in theese 80 minutes of rugby!"
 
Ryxtylopia wins the coin toss, deciding to start by kicking off.
"The coin is tossed, and it seems... The pirates will kick off!"
 
KICK OFF As the pirates kick off, they instantly go on the attack. Staneburg playing cautiously for the first few minutes, trying to identify any patterns in the ryxtylopian strategy.
"LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE QUARTERFINALS HAVE STARTED! DALÉ RYXTYLOPIA, DALÉ TRICOLOR!"
 
04'  |  0-0 The pirates start off strong, getting the first major chance to score; when Armando Mataña skilfully avoided Florian Adler's attempetd tackle, and with good coordination, passed the ball to Riberto Huichilca whom in turn quickly passed to Lardo Andreís Visquelpá on the right, changing the path of attack. As L.A. Visquelpá made it for the staneburgian side, he was intercepted at the last moment by Niklas Vogel, with the other ryxtylopian players rushing to get the ball. However Staneburg's Julian Wolff was able to get it out of danger.
"Ryxtylopia on the offense! Mataña doesn't get tackled! Pass to Huilchica, now another pass to Visquelpá! The staneburgian defenders rush to tackle! Vogel could make it in time! Visquelpá... Tackleeeeee! By Vogel! Huilchica and Guilbirto could regain posession! But fear not Staneburg! Wolff regains the ball! 0-0!"
 
09'  |  7-0 T. Farris (RYX)
M. Xilta (RYX)
Before the clock hit 10 minutes played, the ryxtylopian and staneburgian players got into a ruck, with A. Mataña achieving posession, as the staneburgians in the back prepared to stop him. But with a pass to Rinaco Zicha, whom made incredible progress on the left flank, another pass went to Theo Farris, that couldn't be stopped by the defense, with Farris avoiding the staneburgian defense to score the try past Erik Albrecht.
Xilta converted, placing the pirates 7 up in the scoreboard.
"Mataña comes out of that ruck with the ball! The staneburgians move forward to get him! Pass way back to Zicha! Zicha runs through their left unopposed! Zicha, Zicha, Zicha, Zicha, pass to Farris near the middle! The Staneburgians reposition! Its too late! Albrecht is the only one that can stop Zicha! Annnd... ZICHAAAAAAAAA- SCORE! SCORE! SCOOOOOOOORE!! THE PIRATES DRAW FIRST BLOOD!"
"You know the man for this! Xilta! Xilta! Xilta! XILTA SCORE! SCORES! SCORES! FOR THE PIRATES!! RYXTYLOPIA 7, STANEBURG 0!"
 
13'  |  0-0 Staneburg had a good chance to score, not long after. Florian Adler and Jonas Hartmann had good coordination regaining the ball for Staneburg, pushing into the ryxtylopian side, getting past the first line of players, as they approached the second, with Ferrán Lisquerva missing an opportunity to tackle Hartmann. Hartmann attempted a pass to Lukas Reinhardt, which would've all but secured the try. However thinking fast, Guilbirto Tivaña caught it.
"Adler to Hartmann! Hartmann makes it through! Lisquerva to stop the staneburgian! He doesn't reach him in time! Hartmann continues moving up the field! Reinhardt is open on the left! Pas- TIVAÑA'S TIMING! He catches the pass! The ball returns to Ryxtylopia!"
 
24'  |  10-0 F. Chalquaté (RYX)
Staneburg still struggled to form an effective response to the ryxtylopian attack. And with this, Andreís Guilbirto made it deep into the staneburgian side of the field, quickly getting surrounded however his pass backwards found Franco Chalquaté waiting, as he was in a perfect position to kick the ball through the posts. Which he did, scoring a drop goal.
"Guilbirto through! He made good pace there! Fuchs, and Wolff prepare to take him down! Pass to Chalquaté! Drops and kicks the BAAAAAAAALLL- SCORE!!! A quickly executed drop goal by Franco Chalquaté places Ryxtylopia now 10 up!"
 
33'  |  17-0 A. Guilbirto (RYX)
M. Xilta (RYX)
As the clock continued to tick, Marcel Schulte tackled R. Huilchica in the staneburgian side, with ryxtylopian close behind and the staneburgian defenders starting a ruck over posession. Which F. Lisquerva was able to get the ball out from, then moving past the few staneburgian defenders left near his lane, and passing to A. Guilbirto as E. Albrecht moved to tackle him, with Guilbirto now free, he scored the try.
Xilta converts.
"Huilchica tackled by Schulte! We have a ruck! Both teams battle for posession, but Lisquerva comes out with the ball! He makes progress through the other defenders! He cut diagonally! Now going to face Albrecht! Staneburg doesn't have enough people in the back! Pass to GUILBIRTOOOOOOOOOO SCORE! SCORE! SCOOORE!! Guilbirto lands the try!!" 
"Xilta will take another conversion! AND THIS MAN DOES NOT MISS! +2 ON THE TRY THE TOTAL IS NOW 17 TO 0 FROM STANEBURG!"
 
40'  |  17-7 F. Kruger (STB)
J. Hartmann (STB)
In the dying seconds of the first half Ryxtylopia would lose the ball following a ruck near the midfield. And Daniel Maurer would not waste a single second of momentum, quickly rushing through the middle, to the surprise of Guilbirto Tivaña and Marco Va'atí who expected him to go through the flank. As the ryxtylopians reorganized, Maurer made a good pass to F. Kruger who after bearly dodging Rinaco Patochá managed to get past Ernysto Rivas, scoring for Staneburg.
J. Hartmann converted with no difficulties, putting Staneburg back in the game.
"Ryxtylopia lose the ball! Maurer has less than 40 seconds to score! He makes full speed through the middle! Va'atí and Tivaña aren't in position! Pass to Kruger! Kruger is nearly there! Dodges Patochá! Its up to Rivas... and... Score! Score! Staneburg scores 15 seconds before half time! It was Kruger!"
"And Hartmann will convert, he kicks- Score! Hartmann converts! Staneburg 7, Ryxtylopia 17!"
 
HALF TIME As Hartmann finished his conversion, Half-Time arrived, both teams rushing to rest and to plan for the rest of the match. Staneburg was starting to find better chances, while Ryxtylopia had already gotten a sizable lead.
"Hartmann scored! And with that we have half time! Get some food and drinks while you can, since I can assure you, the second half of this match is going to be WILD!"
 
46'  |  17-14 J. Hartmann (STB)
D. Maurer (STB)
Staneburg started off strong in the second half, with Sebastian Lenz and Moritz Lange managed to get close to the ryxtylopian goal, as they made several passes between themselves before M. Lange got one off to Leon Schröder near one of the sides. L. Schröder bearly avoided a tackle by R. Patochá before getting tackled by Rivas, but nearby J, Hartmann managed to quickly swoop in, taking the ball to make the try.
D. Maurer would take the conversion, scoring.
"Lenz and Lange moving up nearly paralel to eachother! Lenz passes to Mortiz! Moritz forward! Back to Lenz! Moves forward! Back to Moritz! Pass to Schröder! He's about to score! Patochá misses the tackle! Now tackle by Rivas! Hartmann is close! Nobody gets the ball! Hartmann has it and Scores! Staneburg scores!"
"Maurer has the conversion. He doesn't fail! Staneburg 14, Ryxtylopia 17!"
 
 
50'  |  20-14 L. Andreís Visquelpá (RYX)
However with Staneburg now starting to catch up, Ryxtylopia's attack would once again continue the pressure on Staneburg. After a scrum near the mid-field. F Chalquaté would gain posession for the pirates, rushing the left, running as fast as he could, avoiding getting tackled by Marcel Schulte to then pass to L. Andreís Visquelpá who being perpendicular to the goal, went for a drop goal. The ball curving and bearly making it in. But making it in nonetheless.
"Chalquaté with posession! Staneburg didn't do so well in the scrum! Now through the left! Schulte tries tackling! Chalquaté dodges! Ball in arms! And now a pass to Visquelpá! He moves forward! Drops the ball- KICKS! AND- SCORE! SCORE! VISQUELPÁ SCORES A DROP GOAL!!"
 
58'  |  27-14 A. Guilbirto (RYX)
M. Xilta (RYX)
Ryxtylopia would further its lead on the 58th minute. With F. Lisquerva in the staneburgian side, he would be tackled by F. Adler, in the ensuing ruck, with the ball switching posession multiple times, Ryxtylopia's Pailo Darrias would exit with posession, making several dodges first avoiding Marcel Schulte and then J. Wolff, nearing E. Albrecht. Darrias would pass to Guilbirto who had an open goal, scoring the try.
M. Xilta converts.
"Lisquerva goes in with the ball, making progress forward! Taaaaackle by Adler! Adler- Mataña- Ruck! Posession is contested! Both sides tackling and looking for the ball! But its Darrias who emerges out with the ball! Darrias to face Schulte! Dogded! Wolff! He avoids both! Nearing Albrecht! Ball to Guilbirto once again! HE'S NEARING THE- AND SCORE! SCORE! SCORE! SCORE! GUILBIRTOOOOOO, GETS HIS SECOND TRY OF THE MATCH!!"
"Xilta will kick ittt... What can you expect? THIS MAN, THIS MAN KNOWS HOW TO CONVERT, HE JUST DOES, NO MATTER THE TIME OF DAY OR THE WEATHER, HE KNOWS HIS ART!"
 
63'  |  34-14 M. Xilta (RYX)
R. Huichilca (RYX)
Momentum did not slow down for the ryxtylopian side, as A. Mataña with some careful maneuvering, kept the staneburgians locked down near the left, passing to P. Darrias, then A. Guilbirto quickly moving the ball to the right side, with Guilbirto achieving one final pass to M. Xilta near the middle, who managed to avoid the staneburgian players by running diagonally, as he scored Ryxtylopia's last try of the night.
This time, the captain, R. Huichilca would be in charge of the conversion. He scored it.
"Mataña moving up with caution! The staneburgians are closing in, it seems they're getting their act togheter. Pass to Darrias! Darrias to Guilbirto! Guilbirto at 10 meters! Pass to XILTA, HE'S SOLO ITS THERE AND SCORE!! SCORE!! SCOREEEEE!!! XILTA WITH THE TRY, BRINGS THE COUNT OVER 30!"
"Huichilca has to convert to make it 37, HUI CHIL CAAAAAAAA SCORE! SCORE! THE PIRATES AMPLIFY THE LEAD! 34-14!"
 
75'  |  34-21 L. Schröder (STB)
J. Hartmann (STB)
Staneburg's team didn't give up even with 5 minutes left. Rinaco Zicha would commit a knock on dangerously close to the ryxtylopian side during on of Staneburg's attacks. In the ensuing scrum, the staneburgians would take full advantage, with Marcel Schulte coming out with the ball and after dodging Guilbirto Tivaña, he made a well timed pass to Leon Schröder, a pass that R. Patochá was too late to stop. L. Schröder scored the try past E. Rivas.
Hartmann would take the conversion, as Staneburg made back some distance in the scoreboard.
"Ladies and gentlemen get ready for the scrum! Its on both sides fight for posession! And, and, and, and, and... Schulte has the ball! Tivaña doesn't stop him. Pass to Schröder! Its up to Rivas but no! Score! Score! Score! Schröder delivers a try for Staneburg!"
"Hartmann tasked with convert, Hartmann... Score! Its 34-21 with 5 minutes remaining!"
 
79'  |  37-21 F. Lisquerva (RYX)
To end the match, in the last attack. R. Patochá went through the flank, with S. Lenz bearly missing a tackle, and N. Vogel being too far away to intercept. Patochá at the end of his run managed a pass to A. Guilbirto, who seconds after passed to F. Lisquerva behind him, Lisquerva went for the drop goal. The ball going almost through the middle of the posts, to seal off one of RWC's VI most intense matches until now.
"Patochá on the flank! He'll be tackled by Lenz... NOooooooo- Lenz misses! Vogel can't catch up! Patochá passes to Guilbirto, another pass to Lisquerva, who IS GOING TO- SCOREEEEEEEE! SCORE! LISQUERVA! WITH THE DROP GOAL! MAKES IT 37-21!"
 
FULL TIME The match ends, the Pirates achieving the victory to put them in the semifinals for the 3rd consecutive time. At the end of the match Tivarra would go out of his way to congratulate manager Richard Schmidt of Staneburg, for bringing his team that far into the competition. As players from both sides shake hands.
"3! 2! 1! ITS OVER! RRRRRYYYYYYYXTYLOPIA IN THE SEMIFINALS! ONCE AGAIN THE PIRATES MAKE IT INTO THE BEST 4 TEAMS IN THE WORLD! THIS TIME ON HOME SOIL!"
 
"That concludes today's match ladies and gentlemen! The Pirates achieved a staple victory against Staneburg! Ive just received news of a narrow dalimbari win in their match against Nouveauterra. They will be our rivals in the semifinals! Ryxtylopia as of now looking like favorites over Dalimbar, but going against a team that have already been champions in the RWC is never easy! This is the first time both teams will meet, so lets hope for the best!"
"But that closes today's transmission! Thank you for tuning in! Im Pablo Virriscayda and you have watched TVNC! A channel with only the highest-quality coverage on sports events! Including the 6th Rugby World Cup! We will see you soon for RYXTYLOPIA VS DALIMBAR! Have a nice day!"
 
The transmission ends
 

Heartbreak in Ryxtylopia: Teralyon Falls 21–13 to Zoran in Quarterfinal Thriller
Ryxtylopia – Under the skies and roar of a divided crowd, Teralyon’s Rugby World Cup dream came to an end with a hard-fought 21–13 defeat to the powerhouse side of Zoran. Despite their valiant effort and flashes of brilliance, the Teralyon team could not overcome the ruthless efficiency of the former champions, bowing out in the quarterfinals after a tournament that captured the nation’s heart. The match, dubbed by fans and pundits as “Civil War 3,” lived up to its billing, a brutal, emotional contest between two nations with deep rugby rivalries and shared pride.
Zoran struck first, taking advantage of an early handling error to score a converted try. Teralyon responded with determination, as Zivko Koci led from the front, powering through defenders to set up a try for Visnja Dvorkin, bringing the score to 7–7 midway through the first half. But a late penalty allowed Zoran to edge ahead 10–7 at halftime.
The second half was a war of attrition. Teralyon’s defense, marshaled by Bozhil Nikolic and Radi Malenkov, absorbed wave after wave of Zoranian attacks. Yet the relentless red-and-black pressure finally broke through, with Zoran adding two penalties and a decisive late try to stretch the lead. Dragos Pantelic’s accurate kicking kept Teralyon in contention, narrowing the gap to 18–13, but a final Zoran penalty sealed the 21–13 result.
Manager Ratko Jenic reflected on the loss with pride,
“We left everything on that field. This team fought with courage, discipline, and heart. We may have lost today, but Teralyon has shown the world what we stand for.”
As the final whistle blew, many of the purple-clad players sank to their knees, exhausted yet proud. Fans back home in Tarajeva, Suza, and across the nation stood together in applause, not in disappointment, but in gratitude. For Teralyon, this World Cup journey has been more than just sport, it has been a story of belief, unity, and national pride. While their campaign ends here, the spirit they’ve ignited promises that this is only the beginning of something greater.

Round 4 Qualifying — Loona Autodroom (Kingdom of Cambria)
Track Overview
Location: Perthdoches, Kingdom of Cambria
Length: 5.122 km
Type: Permanent circuit
Capacity: 111,000
Weather: Cloudy and humid, 60% chance of rain
Bias: Rewards precision and discipline
Qualifying Overview
Q1 — Tension Builds in Tight Quarters
Light drizzle early, track greasy — drivers rush to set laps before heavier rain.
Maric (VAL) tops Q1 comfortably with 1:15.331.
Both Bayani Motors eliminated again, 2 seconds off the pace.
Radostin Motorsport suffer electrical gremlins, both cars crawl back to pits — eliminated.
Shock exit: Mateo Dragic (IRN) overcooks Turn 7, hits the barrier lightly, ending his session in P16.
Eliminated: P16 Dragic (IRN), P17 Dragunov (RAD), P18 Petrovic (RAD), P19 Ramirez (BAY), P20 Manalo (BAY)
Q2 — The Track Fights Back
Rain stops; grip returns fast. Track evolution huge — times dropping every minute.
Savic (CAM) narrowly avoids elimination after a wild slide exiting Turn 10.
Deering (COP) comfortably through to Q3, the Copper car looking stable and precise.
Raikkovic (ZVE) nearly spins — saved it but scraped through in P9.
Viraxa (MYT) makes it look easy: top of Q2 with 1:14.991.
Eliminated: P11 Correa (IRN), P12 Ibarra (CAM), P13 Tsilpaña (DAX), P14 Santos (TRI), P15 Vanscoski (ZVE)
Q3 — The Loona Lightning Round
Track bone-dry now — every lap counts.
Maric (VAL) first to set a 1:14.502 — benchmark time.
Savic (CAM) responds, crowd loses it — 1:14.497! Five thousandths faster!
Raikkovic (ZVE) claws back to provisional pole with 1:14.474.
Viraxa (MYT) on fire, purple sectors 1 & 2 — crosses line in 1:14.423! Cambrian fans stunned into respectful applause.
Firrivas (DAX) throws everything at it — ends up P5, just 0.2s behind.
Deering (COP) goes conservative, P7 — still solid.
 

 
 
Mille-Mer Formula Cup News

Viraxa Stuns the Field with First Career Pole at Loona Autodroom
The Cambrian double-header delivered fireworks right from qualifying, as Julio A. Viraxa of Mytapixas Racing stormed to his first-ever career pole position at the Loona Autodroom, mastering a drying circuit and denying several veterans by the slimmest of margins.
The Ryxtylopian driver produced a lap of 1:14.423, just five hundredths clear of Misha Raikkovic (Zvesda Auto), in what became one of the tightest qualifying sessions of the season.

Forecast for Race Day
Light rain is forecast for the Loona Grand Prix, setting up what could be a strategic thriller on Sunday. The field is tightly bunched — less than six-tenths separating the top ten — and on a circuit notorious for its lack of overtaking opportunities, qualifying track position could prove decisive.
Prediction: Expect fireworks between Viraxa, Maric, and Savic, with Cambrian fans hoping to see a home hero on the podium come race day.

Round 4 Race Report — Loona Autodroom
Conditions
Air temp: 25°C, humid, chance of rain 40%
Track: dry at the start, damp patches mid-race
Overtaking: rare, pit strategy critical
Formation Lap & Start
Lap 1:
Viraxa (MYT) launches perfectly! Holds the lead into Turn 1 as Raikkovic (ZVE) tucks in behind.
Savic (CAM) defends from Maric (VAL), the two bang wheels at Turn 2 — both stay on track.
Deering (COP) gains two spots at the start, up to P5.
Drama behind: Vanscoski (ZVE) collides with Tsilpaña (DAX) in the midfield — Tsilpaña out, Safety Car deployed on Lap 2.
Lap 5 restart:
Viraxa nails the restart, pulling a 1.3s gap immediately.
Maric overtakes Savic into Turn 8, beautiful precision move.
Alver (CAM) up to P6, crowd roars.
Mid-Race Strategy Chaos
Lap 19:
Light rain begins! The top 6 split strategies —
Viraxa, Maric, Savic stay out.
Raikkovic, Firrivas, Deering pit for inters.
Lap 22: Track drenches fast — staying out proves a mistake. Viraxa slides wide, barely saves it.
Lap 24: Raikkovic now leads after pitting early — brilliant strategic call!
Lap 28:
Maric regains second, Savic P3, Viraxa drops to P4.
Carraizé (MYT) crashes into the wall on slicks — Safety Car again!
Lap 36 restart:
Deering (COP) jumps both Cambrias in chaos — P3!
Savic retaliates next lap with a stunning dive into Turn 5, reclaiming P3.
Alver (CAM) meanwhile spins and recovers to P8 — still in the points.
Final 20 Laps
Lap 49:
Rain eases — track drying. Daxias gamble for slicks early; Firrivas flies through the pack.
Lap 52: Contact! Maric and Raikkovic touch at Turn 3 while fighting for the lead!
Raikkovic spins! Maric takes the lead!
Stewards declare it a racing incident.
Lap 57:
Firrivas now P3, chasing Savic for P2 — Ryxtylopian vs Cambrian duel on Cambrian soil.
Viraxa struggling with tire temps, drops to P6.
Lap 63:
Maric unchallenged in front — leading by 4 seconds.
Savic holds off Firrivas brilliantly despite older tires.
Deering defends P4 against Viraxa until the flag.
Final lap:
Home crowd chanting “Savic! Savic!” as Maric crosses the line for his second win of the season — a tense, rain-slick masterpiece.
 

Standings After Round 4
Drivers’ Championship (Top 5):
1. Sasha Maric (VAL) – 78 pts
2. Aaron Deering (COP) – 58 pts
2. Julio A. Viraxa (MYT) – 56 pts
4. Misha Raikkovic (ZVE) – 55 pts
5. Nikolaj Savic (CAM) – 54 pts

Constructors’ Championship:
1. Formula Valkyrie-Astrates – 88 pts
2. CopperUA – 69 pts
3. Mytapixas Racing – 68 pts
4. Zvesda Auto Formula – 67 pts
5. Cambrias – 65 pts
 
Mille-Mer Formula Cup News:
Maric Masters the Rain as Loona Delivers Cambrian Chaos
In a race that had everything — rain, strategy gambles, and heartbreak for local favorites — Sasha Maric delivered a masterclass to claim victory at the Loona Grand Prix, holding his nerve through treacherous conditions to secure his second win of the season for Formula Valkyrie-Astrates.
The Teralyonian star crossed the line four seconds clear of Cambrian hero Nikolaj Savic, while Marco Firrivas took a superb third for Formula Daxias after a bold late-race switch to slicks.

Maric’s win extends his lead at the top of the standings to 78 points, while Deering, Viraxa, and Raikkovic remain in a fierce scrap for second. The Constructors’ fight tightens too — just 20 points separating the top four, with Valkyrie-Astrates narrowly ahead.
 

Results of the Quarterfinals of RWC6

United Adaikes 11–8 Saint Mark
Zoran 21–13 Teralyon
Nouveauterra 6–7 Dalimbar
Ryxtylopia 37–21 Staneburg
 

Results of the Quarterfinals of RWC6

United Adaikes 11–8 Saint Mark
Zoran 21–13 Teralyon
Nouveauterra 6–7 Dalimbar
Ryxtylopia 37–21 Staneburg
 

Results of the Quarterfinals of RWC6

United Adaikes 11–8 Saint Mark
Zoran 21–13 Teralyon
Nouveauterra 6–7 Dalimbar
Ryxtylopia 37–21 Staneburg
 

Results of the Quarterfinals of RWC6

United Adaikes 11–8 Saint Mark
Zoran 21–13 Teralyon
Nouveauterra 6–7 Dalimbar
Ryxtylopia 37–21 Staneburg
 

Results of the Quarterfinals of RWC6

United Adaikes 11–8 Saint Mark
Zoran 21–13 Teralyon
Nouveauterra 6–7 Dalimbar
Ryxtylopia 37–21 Staneburg
 

This is a joint post of Saint Mark and Giovanniland
 
4th October 1425 — Saint Mark
After the State Dinner on 1st October, King Giovanni VI stayed a few more days in the Markan capital of Sanctus Leo, touring the city and taking part in signing various memoranda of continued collaboration with Saint Mark on different matters. During this time, he arranged the shipment of a Giovannese gelato freezer filled with tropical flavors, his payment on his lost bet to Prince Marcarius.

The Prince and the King then stood in one of the palace’s large receiving rooms. Shippers from Giovanniland, assisted by three of the palace footmen, were unloading a very large crate off an electric dolly. As they watched, Clarkson, the prince’s personal secretary, approached carrying a sheet of paper on a small silver tray.
“Your Majesty and Your Highness, please forgive my intrusion, but this cable just arrived, and I thought you might like to receive it now.”
“Of course, Clarkson, thank you,” replied Prince Marcarius, taking the cable from the tray and reading it.
“Ah! Good news, Gio. Marshall Briand has accepted my invitation for a visit with his heir apparent, General Frank. I was thinking about a little touring and a small dinner with some business, military, and church leaders. We will have to have our people work with yours and theirs to select mutually convenient dates.”
Giovanni replied, “That’s excellent! My Foreign Ministry has also received a similar cable from Dalimbar, asking if we’d also be interested in a visit. I gave them the go-ahead to accept, and asked Elisa and Tarquino to fly back to Giovanniland and oversee the preparations.”
“It might seem odd to some that Saint Mark and Dalimbar seek closer ties, but for all their, shall we say … directness … I do appreciate their strength and clarity. Of course, a good relationship is very important for strategic and religious reasons,” remarked Marcarius.
The King added, “Saint Mark, Dalimbar and Giovanniland are all among the largest economies of Esferos, and that speaks to the opportunities that can come from this partnership.”
“Definitely. Marshall Briand seems to have chosen a successor that is just as desirous as he is to strengthen ties. I look forward to getting to know him.”
Turning towards the large freezer that had just been unboxed, Marcarius smiled widely. “I can’t wait to sample some of your amazing gelato! Would you care to join me?”
“Of course! I think that we should start with the guava gelato,” suggested Giovanni.
The two shared a delicious afternoon of tasting and talk.
 

3 October 1424 —  Today at 12:30 pm IAT +1, the Iyunadai had its first ever no confidence vote against the incumbent Yenuha Government. The motion was debated on the floor for fifteen minutes with the one who moved the motion, Sasa Ani'ama, leader of the Brave Talon party, giving an impassioned and animate argument that the Yenuha Government has been ruling illegally with the failure to bring a ombudsman to vote in the Iyuanadai as stipulated by the constitution. Lawmaker Ani'ama even went as far as to call the chancellor and his government an "example of those who perpetuate our race's decline," drawing harsh criticism from the majority in the Iyunadai.
Chancellor Yenuha argued against the motion, stating that in the past two years the government's popularity has risen since the election. He cites the rising standard of living for Zoranians and the major leaps in the real wages of the middle and lower classes under his administration. But in a later argument made by lawmaker Ani'ama she counters this claim saying that the improvements were a result of the Queen's reforms and bills, claiming the Queen was a bigger driving factor than him or any one of his ministers.
In a surprising move, Lawmaker Mohe Ganohalidohi, leader of the Golden Crown party, defended Chancellor Yenuha and his government saying that while it may have been the Queen's reforms and actions, they were a success because of Yenuha and his ministers' ability to implement the changes effectively. When it came time to the vote, the motion failed to garner enough votes to remove the current government due to the surprise support for the Yenuha government by the Golden Crown party, giving Yenuha and his coalition enough votes to remain in power even without Junaluskanist support.
Likely some sort of deal was made in order to gain the Golden Crown's support but the details are unknown but for right now, the Yenuha Government is here to stay with confidence in its leadership still intact.

Part 3
 
The outskirts of Molae
Agentum, La Havre
 
Yves looked out at the overgrown vineyards and brambles of the Molae neighborhood with curiosity. 

Yves walked down a quiet street. A few people walked by here and there. Some seemed native, others looked over their shoulders more frequently like they were in a strange land. Yves stopped and looked from one side of an intersection to a rectangular building with white cladding and skinny windows on the other side. A set of tall glass double doors were on one side, with a figure sometimes dipping in or zooming out of them. A sign was posted beside the door, with text so large Yves could see it from his vantage point.
 
خدمات الهجرة
移民服务
Иммиграционные Услуги
Immigration Services
Services d'Immigration
 
Yves turned and walked away from the building down a different street. Yves would walk for some time, not even checking his phone. He would look at the different people who passed by him. A man in an oversized suit yelling into a phone held out at arm’s length. A woman with a backpack staring into the middle distance with headphones blaring. A baby lazily smacking their lips as they were whisked past in a stroller. Yves had walked some distance, until he was at the edge of the lightly developed neighborhood. Organized sidewalks had turned to historical stones. Yves noticed a figure out of the corner of his eye, leaned against a historic building. It was Gil, with a smirk.
 

 
“How was your walk?” Gil asked. Yves gave a half-hearted smile.
 
“It was alright. I saw our point of interest,” Yves said. “Pretty barebones. I think it only really has the main camera set on the southern face of the building. Three at the south west corner and another three at the south east corner. Probably a couple inside. It seems like people dip in and out all the time. They don’t badge in through the front door. They likely have to go through a lobby with some scanner entrances.”
 
“Good catch,” Gil said. “Having read up on them, they have dormitories where people can come and go as they please, so that explains the constant foot traffic. They probably have a full-fledged administration office in there because of the paperwork they process. They also have a mailbox attached on the more traffic heavy western side of the building. Pick ups between eight and seventeen-hundred hours (8am to 5pm). It’s a wide margin but it is how it is.”
 
Yves and Gil had unconsciously walked a little further away from the neighborhood’s built up center. They walked around the historic building to a wrought iron archway. The two passed under the arch and into a micro-park, complete with a flower garden and a wrought iron bench. Two men sat at the bench while another stood. Yves and Gil moved to the three men, one of whom was Caspar.
 
“Good to see you two,” Caspar said. “What’d you find?” Gil looked over to Yves, then Yves spoke up, relaying what he had told Gil about the lax security.
 
“With that confirmation we can go over our little plan,” Gil said. He looked down at the ground, where some random objects stood: an empty Bon Hiver light beer bottle, a golden condom wrapper, a clump of dull pink bubblegum, and a blue Montagnarde cigarette box. The objects were arranged on the ground, with Caspar holding a branch.
 
“Yves, this is important,” Caspar said. “You and Adrian are going to help kick this whole thing off. Adrian will be near a power station in Quartier d’Tonnelage,” Caspar pointed to the clump of gum. “He shoots some power poles and goes into hiding. As the police respond, you Yves, will shoot the one or two responding officers. Once we hear word of a sniper over the radio-net, step two begins.
 
“While the policemen are running to the sniper call,” Caspar moved the cigarette box near the clump of gum, “The rest of us will be over here near the immigration center. We will bust through the front door and force our way into the service area,” the golden condom wrapper was moved next to the beer bottle. “We take a supervisor’s keycard, make our way to the back office, and enter the residential complex. It’s small. Ten units. Charles, Val, and Julian hold the bottom floor. We race to the top, work our way down. Bang the door, light up whoever is inside, down to the next, until they’re all finished.
 
“We firebomb the immigration services office and make our escape. Adrian and Yves only need to hold the police up for 10 minutes. Once we’re clear, Adrian and Yves can make their way to the canal, where they can dump their gear and hide in the workman tunnels.” The pink bubble gum moved away from the cigarette box. The cigarette box moved to the beer bottle. “By the time they realize it was a diversion, it will already be too late. Ten residences, minimum count 10 people, max could be 40, if it’s two adults and two kids per unit.
 
“It’ll definitely make the news,” Gil said. Yves looked at the mock-up map.
 
“Women and children too,” Yves said. Caspar gave a short nod.
 
“I know it is tough,” Caspar said. “The innocent, right? Well, think of the bedtime stories and the lessons your mother taught you when you were a child. To fit in, le peloton, right? Now, think of some Sequetique (Sekiyan) or Zorainne (Zoranian), sitting in their dining room learning about how evil the Genterrienes are, and how the only way to survive is to stick together. They do it now. They don’t take our culture, but they take our money, our land, and the men, ah. They take the people, with the knife or l’ os (the bone, a slang for penis). You stand as the bulwark against decay, soldat! 
 
“We are to kick off something greater. The people don’t know now, but when they do in our better future, forged with blood and iron, the men will look to you for wisdom, and women will look to you for your bloodline. Trust me, Yves. This journey has had to happen many times before, for many great people, including us Guldure.”
 
“Many died in those stories too, right?” Yves asked. Caspar nodded.
 
“Indeed, for a just cause,” Caspar said. “What you are doing is right. All of us know death is a possibility, even for all the good plans we make. But what we are doing is just, and must be done, or else we will face greater suffering in our future.” Yves nodded his head.
 
“I understand,” Yves said. Caspar kicked the beer bottle and slapped away the cigarette box.
 
“Good,” Caspar said. “We’ll train soon. Room drills and distance shooting. Alles!”
 
Yves and Gil parted from the group, making their way to the sidewalk heading away from the neighborhood.